Careers at NAHB

Group: Information Technology and Services

NAHB seeks an Analyst, Web Services, who will be central to developing and maintaining NAHB’s BuildersShow.com website and other NAHB-designated microsites, the NAHB Intranet, and additional NAHB web-based initiatives.

This role promotes awareness of these initiatives, assists with their daily activities, and facilitates interaction among content management systems, NAHB’s association management system, digital management system, and other online applications. This position focuses on NAHB’s custom content management systems – from day-to-day operations and enhancements to special projects and broad implementations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitors, controls, and reports project status as defined in the project plan. Provides departmental support on large-scale web projects. Assists in testing. Creates project documentation.
• Works to update BuildersShow.com, including the home page, landing pages, promotions, shared content areas, and utilities (in partnership with the International Builders’ Show (IBS), Marketing, Communications, and other departments) with fresh content generated by various NAHB stakeholders.
• Works closely with IBS staff and other stakeholders to ensure consistent, timely, site-wide, and cross-platform messaging. Also works with NAHB staff to develop new ways to present existing content to ensure accuracy, timeliness, consistent messaging and branding, and adherence to NAHB quality and general web standards.
• Regularly perform QA on layout and content, looking to implement changes that improve the user experience. Gathers information and troubleshoots web issues.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Experience in breaking down complex systems into logical organizational groups and working with others to develop the entire system; should be knowledgeable of information organization.
• Must demonstrate a good design aesthetic and basic knowledge of design principles and usability.
• The ideal candidate will have at least three years of project management experience with an emphasis on online communications, CMS tools, and content organization.
• Strong knowledge of digital communications is required.
• Excellent writing and organizational skills, and the ability to inspire and engage other team members in ensuring effective communications is desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, project management, or a related field, or comparable in experience and education is required.

To apply for this position, submit this application.

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Group: Exhibitions and Meetings

NAHB seeks a highly organized, team-oriented, customer service-focused coordinator for the Meeting & Special Events department. The ideal person for this role will have a strong attention to detail, a flexible and positive attitude, a keen interest in using technology to improve processes, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. This position reports to the AVP of Meetings and Events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining department timelines and ensuring the group adheres to schedules and deadlines, providing updates regularly.
• Supports the financial tracking for each event. This includes tracking budget expenses, processing purchase orders, etc.
• Liaising with vendors for contract processing and payments.
• Managing the ordering, shipping, and inventory of event materials.
• Coordinate small special events for the team, including dinners, receptions, local area excursions, and other events in conjunction with our trade show or other conferences and meetings as assigned.
• Provide additional logistical support for larger meetings.
• Administrative needs as assigned by AVP, including price comparison reports, historical attendance reporting, etc.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in an office environment, preferably in events.
• Four-year college degree is required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)

To apply for this position, submit this application.

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Group: Government Affairs

NAHB seeks an experienced professional to advocate for the housing industry on Capitol Hill on workforce development and labor issues. The director will also support the Home Builders Institute (HBI), the nation’s leading educational resource for career technical education in the building industry. Other issues of focus include immigration reform and workplace safety, as well as all other NAHB priority issues in a general manner.

Qualifications and Requirements

• The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter as the director is responsible for developing and implementing legislative, grassroots, and political strategies within their issue portfolio. This position offers a successful candidate the opportunity to make a positive mark within the association and on this issue portfolio.
• Each director is assigned a region and is responsible for general advocacy in those congressional offices. As a key part of the NAHB lobbying team, the director will also educate and update internal stakeholders within their region of responsibility, including NAHB’s state and local associations. This also includes supporting NAHB’s political action committee by working with membership on political support for candidates in the assigned region.
• The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to analyze and synthesize complex legislative information, and the ability to balance a heavy workload with competing deadlines.
• Candidates must be able to address changing priorities, work well under pressure, and have a successful history working in a team environment.
• A minimum of four years of federal legislative experience is required on Capitol Hill, in federal government agencies, or at another trade association.
• Knowledge of specific issue areas outlined above is preferred.
• Candidates should also know the political process, congressional budget/appropriations process, grassroots outreach, the housing industry, trade association operations, and regulatory process.
• A Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent in education and experience, is required.
• Some travel will be required.

To apply for this position, please submit this application.

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Group: Exhibitions and Meetings

NAHB seeks a creative, team-oriented and collaborative meetings professional to plan and manage trade show educational programming logistics, conferences, meetings, and special events/activations. The director works closely with the AVP, Meetings & Events, in handling logistics for keynote and specialty education sessions at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) and specialty space experiences.

The director regularly works with stakeholders to determine needs and make recommendations, improve processes, and manage overall experiences at learning events for NAHB. This position also handles contract negotiations and budgets for events. The director reports to the AVP, Meetings & Events.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Qualified candidates will have a background in conferences/trade show education logistics, meetings and special event planning. 
• The ability to maintain quality standards, be resourceful, present professionally, have excellent judgment, and meet deadlines under a heavy workload at peak times is a must.
• Candidates must be able to develop and manage budgets, negotiate contracts, and confidently direct vendors and staff to ensure an optimal outcome.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as the director will be responsible for effectively managing vendors and advising colleagues.
• Candidates should be proficient in the MS Office suite.
• Travel, including weekends, is required.
• A minimum of five to seven years of meeting planning experience is required, specifically with trade shows, conferences, special events, and member support.
• Supervisory experience and a bachelor’s degree in the related field or comparable education and experience are required. 
• A CMP is highly preferred.

To apply for this position, please submit this application.

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Group: Member Services and Education

NAHB seeks a Manager, Community Awards for NAHB councils. The manager will collaborate with the Director, Community Member Support to coordinate and implement council awards, recognition, and networking programs. They will play a key role in the fulfillment of all aspects of these awards programs, including but not limited to initial entries, judging, vendor management, logistics, and post-show reporting, while ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for all participants.

This position will collaborate with Director, Community Member Support to create uniform processes and evaluate event programming to maximize member value and promotion of events. They will be integral in the coordination of Leadership Grants, Hall of Fame and NAHB Honors, event planning and programming for various NAHB councils related meetings, conferences, and networking functions. The manager will provide program support and assist the Council Awards and Recognition Subcommittees.

Qualifications

• Excellent project management skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple job priorities simultaneously.
• Exhibit great attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and outstanding customer service.
• Must work well under pressure and can work independently while also being a team player.
• Demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness to obtain information, follow up, and problem-solve.
• Required proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Internet.
• Familiarity with the Rhythm Q awards platform is a plus.

Requirements

• A minimum of four years’ experience in a professional environment, preferably in a service-oriented/membership-based environment.
• Experience coordinating and implementing member recognition award programs.
• Association background, and knowledge of home building industry preferred.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team on many ongoing projects.

To apply for this position, please submit this application.

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Group: Regulatory Affairs

NAHB seeks an experienced candidate for its Labor, Safety and Health Policy department. Qualified candidates must be familiar with developing quality construction safety education materials and analyzing occupational safety and health federal statutes, regulations, regulatory guidance documents, and policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creation and delivery of safety education/training and OSHA compliance information.
• Analyzing a variety of critical occupational safety and health issues that impact the residential construction industry.
• Assisting in the preparation of regulatory comment letters and performing related regulatory advocacy work before the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the construction industry and current construction safety (OSHA) regulations
• Experience developing safety educational materials
• Knowledge of the federal rulemaking process
• Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills
• Candidate must be able to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet simultaneous deadlines.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in safety management, construction management, loss control, or comparable experience and education
• Two to five years of safety training and education experience preferred

To apply for this position, please submit this application.

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Group: Member Services and Education

NAHB seeks a program and meetings facilitator that can provide a high level of customer service for one of the Federation’s most successful programs. The 20 Club program offers NAHB members a unique networking opportunity through which they can determine and implement best management practices, systems, and solutions to run their businesses more effectively and profitably. 20 Club members are some of the top remodelers, custom and production home builders in the country. If you thrive in a multi-tasking, deadline-driven, customer service-oriented environment — associated with a profitable, well-established program — 20 Clubs is a perfect fit for your career goals.

Responsibilities:

In the spring and fall, facilitators travel to approximately 10 meetings each season, serving as a resource to club members on-site, while acting as a liaison with hotel, restaurant, transportation, and speaker partners. Follow-through includes the development of reports for club members and internal associates.

Individuals that flourish in this position have excellent verbal and written communication skills. They can also meet deadlines while on travel with minimal supervision. You will be provided resources to become well versed in the services and programs offered by NAHB and the 20 Club program. Facilitators must have the ability able to effectively communicate program-wide messages and policies to members. If you already possess knowledge of, or the ability to learn, the basic principles of organization, good management practices and systems, you will excel in this role.

Requirements:

• Minimum four years of experience in a customer-facing role.
• Experience in the association industry is preferred but not required.
• Committee management experience is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and MS Word is critical.
• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, hospitality, association management, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Recent college graduates and those graduating this spring are encouraged to apply.

This is an exciting opportunity to engage with intelligent, engaged professionals in the home building industry, while honing important, sought-after career skills. Program and meetings facilitators are responsible for working in collaboration with in-house meeting planners and NAHB members to ensure appropriate on-site meeting logistics, a meaningful agenda, and a successful event.

To apply for this position, please submit this application.

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Group: Regulatory Affairs

NAHB is seeking a building industry professional to join its advocacy efforts to improve the performance and advance the affordability of residential construction in the United States. The primary focus of this position is on energy solutions, green construction practices, and sustainability in single-family and multifamily buildings. The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the nexus of policy, advocacy, and building technology across various industry forums and engage with a broad spectrum of industry stakeholders.

This individual will be part of a team developing and implementing NAHB’s strategy for energy codes and standards across ICC, ASHRAE, and other forums. Responsibilities also include codes and standards focusing on zero net energy and reductions in emissions. The position will also work on longer-term initiatives to develop tools and information that support NAHB code advocacy efforts in these areas.

This position is also responsible for assisting NAHB members, committees, and staff with technical issues related to residential construction methods and practices. Other responsibilities include preparing and presenting articles, status updates, webinars and other related materials.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be able to review and understand legislative and regulatory information related to building codes, material/design standards, and product specifications and offer solutions.
• At least five years of experience in building design and construction.
• Experience with building codes and standards development, code enforcement, above-code programs, and construction costs is preferred.
• Experience with state or federal incentive programs is a plus.
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, material science, architecture, or equivalent in education and experience, is required.

To apply for this position, please submit this application.

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Group: Office of the General Counsel

NAHB seeks an attorney to join its friendly, hard-working staff. The position is within NAHB’s litigation group. The successful candidate will assist with managing and developing NAHB’s litigation docket.

Common tasks include:

• Assisting with developing litigation strategies on a variety of federal housing issues.
• Managing outside counsel.
• Reviewing federal legislation that impacts housing.
• Presenting educational programs to members.
• Preparing and reviewing briefs, pleadings, opinions, legal memoranda and other legal documents.
• Conducting legal research on a wide variety of housing topics.
• Attending industry coalition meetings.
• Crafting amicus briefs for filing in federal and state courts.

This position will interact with staff and members at all levels of the association, providing legal research or information primarily, but not exclusively, on the Administrative Procedure Act, specific environmental issues (i.e., climate change, Clean Air Act, energy, etc.), and housing finance and policy questions.

Qualifications:

• At least three years of relevant legal experience.
• Knowledge of the Administrative Procedure Act notice and comment process.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, research, write and balance multiple assignments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a team setting and a willingness to travel occasionally.

Requirements:

• Experience with environmental laws that impact land development and home building.
• Knowledge of trade associations and ability to work in a cross-disciplinary team environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• D.C. Bar license or the ability to obtain. U.S. Supreme Court bar admission or ability to obtain.

Work Conditions:

• Three days in person/two days remote.
• Occasional travel is required.
• Public speaking and presenting at local/state home-building associations may be required.

Group: Information Technology and Services

NAHB seeks a systems developer to assist the NAHB senior application developers in ensuring effective operations and maintenance of NAHB’s systems, including the association management system (AMS), in addition to other applications. The position will assist the Information Technology and Services (ITS) development team with all design, coding, implementation, and support aspects.

The system developer will work closely with the senior developers to learn the code base, write code, fix bugs, and attend requirements and design meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining NAHB’s AMS (Aptify).
• Participate in the NAHB AMS integration with various third-party and custom applications, custom-built applications and NAHB’s websites.
• Participate in the testing of Aptify-based based software solutions.
• Perform application verification and validation.
• Compile data and write reports for applications and other completed projects.
• Assist in maintaining and upgrading the existing software applications to meet the Association’s changing needs.
• Support data conversions by creating SQL scripts and SQL Server Data Transformation Services (DTS) in SSIS.
• Provide support to users for Aptify Desktop and Aptify Web applications as well as other systems developed or managed by NAHB's ITS team.
• Assist the NAHB development team in the GAP analysis and reporting requirements for projects.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience developing browser-based solutions with ASP.Net, VB.Net or C#, DHTML, XML, JavaScript, and CSS.
• Deep SQL Server experience is required to utilize Transact-SQL stored procedures, views, functions, and triggers.
• Experience developing software applications and supporting AMS installations. Aptify experience preferred.

To apply for this position, please complete and submit this application.

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